Convergence of Complexity Paradigm and Technological Developments in Computational Design Theories in Architecture

Research Thesis | Abstract

This research thesis focuses on Computational Design theories, which emerge from the parallelism between the Complexity Paradigm and Technological Developments, specifically the evolution of CAD. These theories have allowed material, technological and theoretical development in a limited period of time between the 70s and today, seeking to optimize the resolution of architectural problems through generation, analysis, selection and fabrication. Specifically, this research builds a look at the current state of Computational Design Theories (TDC) and a possible interpretation of technological advances and future theoretical and design explorations.

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The objective of this thesis is to study the Complexity Paradigm, understand its most important parts and concepts, at the same time understand the process of Technological Developments, in order to extract what emerges corresponding to the bases of Computational Design Theories and project said progress to its current state.

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The search is carried out through an in-depth review of the literature, philosophical, technological and theoretical, organizing the information chronologically, and then carrying out cross-readings between: the Complexity Paradigm, Technological Developments, Applications in Architecture and the Academy (CAD conferences), in order to find the convergences that give rise to the theoretical construction of Computational Design.

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Finally, this research presents in the first instance the emergencies found from the convergence between the disciplines that make up the theoretical bases of Computational Design, to then expose the current development channels of the computational scene, in terms of generation, analysis, selection and production.